Compassionate LPN: Elder Care Nurse with Growth & Benefits

Colonial Group; East Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays

Meal program

Training provided

Uniforms provided

401k match

Health benefits

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Connecticut is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver high-quality nursing care for our residents in a warm, home-like setting. You will join a supportive team dedicated to resident comfort, safety, and dignity, with opportunities to grow professionally within our community.

This role requires meticulous assessment, clear documentation, collaboration with physicians and family, supervision of care aides, and a steadfast commitment to elder

Qualifications

• Current state license as an LPN and CPR certification
• Graduate of an approved LPN program (per state requirements)
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents' status.
• Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the Resident Care Director, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations.
• Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants.
• Closely mentors, guides, and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job.
• Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process.
• Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident independence.
• Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations.
• Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

elder care experience

communication skills

Education

Graduate of an approved LPN program

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living in Connecticut is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver high-quality nursing care for our residents in a warm, home-like setting. You will join a supportive team dedicated to resident comfort, safety, and dignity, with opportunities to grow professionally within our community.

This role requires meticulous assessment, clear documentation, collaboration with physicians and family, supervision of care aides, and a steadfast commitment to elder